On Saturday 15th February, 30 year 12 students from our various Ursuline schools gathered at Desenzano House in Ilford for our 2020 Discipleship day.
Our day was co led by Jan and Peter who are CAFOD volunteers and Cleo. The purpose was to introduce the students to the idea of being called and why it was important that they answered that call.
None of us could have predicted how well the day went. Our students were a shining example to their schools and their Ursuline upbringing. Everyone was mixed up and put into random groups. The day started and ended with prayer; we had games, talks and activities.
Highlights included a delivery of delights from Subway to feed the hoards, special guest speakers who spoke passionately about why they continue to volunteer year after year and moving stories about the challenges of being a modern-day disciple.
This was a very special group of young women who, we hope, will stay in touch and maybe get their chance to volunteer after their exams are over. We are always blown away by the willingness, energy and wisdom of our volunteers and keep you all in our thoughts and prayers! St. Angela would be so proud.